Relating to the discontinuation, reduction, or impairment of water service during drought conditions.

SB 1446 amends Texas Water Code to explicitly permit water providers to reduce or discontinue service during droughts when necessary to maintain adequate water supplies. This applies to all water utilities, including those operating without a certificate of public convenience and necessity, and affects ratepayers (water customers) directly. The bill updates existing rules by adding drought conditions as a valid reason for service adjustments, alongside existing exceptions like nonpayment or nonuse. The change takes effect September 1, 2025.